The Fugitive (1963)
S02E27 Runner in the Dark
Episode Overview
After spotting Kimble's image on a television quiz show, a woman alerts the authorities, triggering a frantic search for him. Kimble seeks refuge in a facility for the visually impaired, where he befriends several residents, including the charming Claire Whittaker, whom he helps. He also encounters Pete Haskell, who Kimble learns is not actually blind but temporarily lost his sight due to a drunk-driving accident while operating a school bus. Among the residents is Dan Brady, a former sheriff who lost his sight in the line of duty and harbors resentment towards the new sheriff, Barney Vilattic. When Brady suspects Kimble's identity, he sees a chance to reclaim his former position by capturing the fugitive.